Niners Nation on Brayden Willis

Article49ers ‘final’ 53-man roster: The roster gymnastics are underwayAugust 30, 2026

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Willis making the roster in Week 1 feels like a hedge in the event Kittle isn't ready.

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Willis makes roster as Kittle injury hedge

Brayden Willis made the 49ers' 53-man roster in Week 1, functioning as a hedge in case George Kittle is not ready to play, suggesting a backup tight end role.

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Willis promoted to 49ers active roster; expected to replace Tonges

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49ers promote Brayden Willis from practice squad to active roster.

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The 49ers promoted TE Brayden Willis to the active roster and signed DL McKinnley Jackson to practice squad

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Willis waived and moved to practice squad; clears path for Kittle's Week 1 return

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Brayden Willis unclaimed; returning to 49ers practice squad.

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Willis returns to practice squad after going unclaimed; fullback depth option.

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